Brenda serves in Limerick City in west Ireland with her husband Bruce. They have 2 adult sons, a daughter-in-law and 2 beautiful granddaughters. They serve through leadership development and discipleship, music, Bible study and more. Brenda loves to bake and crochet, have tea and chats with her friends.

I love Irish food. It’s hearty and wonderful, especially on a cold wet day. In Ireland, traditional food consists of meat (beef, ham, chicken or lamb), root vegetables (potatoes, carrots, parsnips, turnips, onions) cabbage, oats and bread — lots of bread! Almost every food order in Ireland comes with “brown bread” also known as “soda bread.” It’s heartier and not fluffy like white bread. It’s nutty and full and tummy-filling! An older woman gave me this recipe after I complimented her on the bread she made for a ladies’ brunch. She said, “It’s just a regular brown bread,” but I…